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Union of South Africa "The Hadrian" 27th October 2012

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door rickd, 24 sep 2012.

  1. rickd

    rickd New Member

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    I am rather curious to find out when the last time an A4 was last along the Tyne Valley line (Newcastle - Carlisle) in steam.
    Does anyone know?
     
  2. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    A while back I think. Best to start working forwards from July 1988 when Mallard did a trip.
     
  3. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

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    The last one I can find on UK Steam is 26/7/08.
     
  4. MarkinDurham

    MarkinDurham Well-Known Member

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    Number 9 is an excellent replacement for Ollie on this trip, but as posted elsewhere, it's bad luck for the 5305LA boys & girls; my sympathies to them. Yes, A4s on the Tyne Valley have been in short supply in recent years, yet it was one of the first approved routes after the Return to Steam in 1971; 'Gresley' made several runs along there.

    Mark
     
  5. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Whilst sypathising with the 5305LA group remember that 5405 herself has worked frequently during the summer and to my knowledge, without problems.
     
  6. MarkinDurham

    MarkinDurham Well-Known Member

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    Indeed so, and 5305 is a fine loco, but with both Ollie and 'Lamiel' having problems, the buggeration factor does seem to be working against them :(

    Mark
     
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    george.sawdon New Member

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    Oliver Cromwell seemed to be performing well at Barrow Hill. I assume she was restricted to light duties though
     
  8. Waterbuck

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    Booked on The Hadrian a few weeks ago, Ollie would have been great, but the A4 is even better for me.
     
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    The Hadrian Saturday 27th October

    Any news on this tour? 60009 is the advertised loco
     
  10. MarkinDurham

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    Re: The Hadrian Saturday 27th October

    According to train crew on today's 'Weardale' tour, all is in place for Saturday's trip. I'm travelling on this one with my wife; we're trying the Premier Dining option this time; really looking forward to it :)

    Mark
     
  11. Waterbuck

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    Re: The Hadrian Saturday 27th October

    I am jumping 2 classes next week as well, hope you enjoy it as much as we have previously.

    Alan.

     
  12. 981smithy

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    Re: The Hadrian Saturday 27th October

    A4 60009 Union of South Africa passing Dalton on the ECML on the outward leg.

    [video=youtube;-FlDTY9sdHE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FlDTY9sdHE[/video]

    Hope you enjoy.
     
  13. rickd

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    On time through blaydon and the east end of the Tyne valley with 57601 on the rear
     
  14. RalphW

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    Threads merged and one of your post deleted Phil..
     
  15. guycarr360

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    Re: The Hadrian Saturday 27th October

    Sounds like that 57 is helping to me...
     
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    Re: The Hadrian Saturday 27th October

    Footage of 09 near Gilsland and Cotehill on the S&C . Hope you enjoy .

    [youtube]eB5eml_isAw[/youtube]
     
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    Re: The Hadrian Saturday 27th October

    and you'd know then?
     
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    57's are noisey horrible things even when in engine only. Certainly wasn't helping over the Midland.
     
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    46223 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Nice phots and videos chaps, thanks for sharing. Lovely crisp exhaust, a sure sign that winter's round the corner.....brrrrr.
     

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